11/29/2024
What lies in the shadows? In the depths of our mind that we only hear in the silence? Echoes from our past and present, forging through like a freight train. Pieces that we thought were gone, but linger deep within. We see the colors of change and delude ourselves in thinking that all is okay. But silently it sits , waiting for a chance to be heard. And when we get still and silent, the coal is lit, sending that train speeding toward us, knocking the breath out of us. The broken pieces piled on for weight scatter around us. Stunned, we gasp for air and try to make sense of what we just happened. This is where it is important to make the choice. Do we get up, dust ourself off and walk away? Or do we exam the scattered pieces and find a way to repurpose? What do you do?
Shadow work is not easy. But my beautiful people, the more we walk away, the bigger the train gets. Holiday season is when my train blast me every time. I have tried different approaches, mostly distraction and running from it. This year, I chose to stand and look. I can’t tell you enough how powerful that was for me. No one to distract or blame or numb. Just myself and my pieces. And my gratitude overflows for the reminders I have gotten. Self responsibility, daily work, choosing myself……… I realize how much I have let go and how much I have hidden in those shadows. And I realized how I can shift those pieces into so much more! I encourage you my loves, look at the pieces! Be brave!
